In the heart of Beijing, Chu Xia has brought her daughter, Li zi yan, a ruddy-cheeked seven-year-old, to visit the imperial palace complex called the Forbidden City.

• 她说：“这是中国人民向全世界展示的好机会，告诉别人，我们国家变得强大了。我们有能力主办奥运会。我们有能力立于世界之林。这太棒了，我很骄傲我是中国人。”